CLIENT CASE STUDY

Styrolution: Harmonized ERP platform

Overview

Styrolution sought to replace seven enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms with a single system. To achieve this goal, Styrolution and Accenture implemented an ERP system that integrates the operations, processes, and performance measurements of 17 production sites in 10 countries.

Founded in 2011 as a joint venture between two major chemical companies, Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with number one positions in styrene monomer, polystyrene and styrenic specialties, and the number three position in ABS Standard. With world-class production facilities and drawing on more than 80 years of experience, Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible industry solutions.

Opportunity

Styrolution’s heritage companies operated seven different ERP systems, reflecting different ways of operating, different performance expectations and different business cultures. Styrolution therefore needed to decide upon and implement a solution for standardized IT functionality and reduced future maintenance costs.

The Accenture Global Delivery Network for offshore resources to support efficient delivery of configuration, documentation, and data conversions.

Results

On January 1, 2014, Styrolution achieved full independence from all legacy systems. The client now has a single ERP platform that brings together the operations, processes, and performance measurements of 17 production sites in 10 countries.

Through their close collaboration, Styrolution and Accenture have realized a state-of-the-art, well-documented process model and ERP solution, providing Styrolution with a reliable platform for future growth.